Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: Introduction to Walt Disney |
45 minutes |
Photos of Walt Disney, map of the USA, video clip of Disney's early work |
Introduce Walt Disney with photos and ask if any students recognize him or his work. |
Discuss when and where Walt Disney lived. Show a map of the USA and pinpoint Chicago and Los Angeles. Watch a short video clip of one of Disney's early works. |
Recap the main points: Walt Disney's birth, places he lived, and his early works. |
Students draw a picture of Walt Disney and write one fact they learned about his early life. |
Lesson 2: Walt Disney's Contributions |
45 minutes |
List of Disney movies, video clips, discussion prompts |
Show a list of famous Disney movies. Ask students if they have seen any of them. |
Discuss Disney's contributions to film and animation. Watch clips from "Snow White", "Fantasia", and "Mickey Mouse". Discuss how these works impacted society and culture. |
Summarize the discussion by highlighting Disney's major contributions. |
Students write a paragraph about how Disney's work has influenced movies they enjoy today. |
Lesson 3: Disney's Cultural Impact |
45 minutes |
Photos of Disney theme parks, articles about Disney's legacy, discussion questions |
Show photos of Disneyland and Disney World. Ask students if they have visited or heard of these places. |
Discuss the creation of Disney theme parks and their cultural significance. Read short articles about Disney's ongoing legacy. |
Review the main points about Disney's cultural impact and ongoing legacy. |
Students create a poster highlighting Disney's contributions to culture and entertainment. |
Lesson 4: Connecting Disney to Our Lives |
45 minutes |
Worksheets, examples of Disney merchandise, discussion prompts |
Ask students how many of them have Disney toys, clothes, or watched Disney movies. |
Discuss how Disney's creations are part of their daily lives. Have students share their favorite Disney characters or movies. |
Summarize the discussion by highlighting how Disney impacts their lives. |
Students complete a worksheet connecting their favorite Disney characters to Disney's work. |
Lesson 5: Timeline of Walt Disney's Life |
45 minutes |
Timeline templates, markers, photos of key events in Disney's life |
Introduce the concept of a timeline. Show an example of a timeline with key events. |
Students will create their own timeline of Walt Disney's life using provided templates and markers. Include key events like his birth, major works, and the opening of Disneyland. |
Display the completed timelines around the classroom. |
Assess the timelines for accuracy and completeness. |
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Disney's Legacy |
45 minutes |
Reflection journals, discussion prompts |
Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about Walt Disney over the past lessons. |
Have a class discussion about what they found most interesting and how Disney's work has impacted them personally. |
Summarize the key points discussed and remind students of Disney's lasting legacy. |
Students write a reflection in their journals about what they learned and how they feel about Walt Disney's contributions to society and culture. |